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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 12:59 PM
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2005 F150 FX4. My truck has a generic 6” lift that was on the truck when I bought it years ago. The front sway bar end links are shot. My question is, would I replace them with stock end links or because of the lift would I need longer end links? Thanks in advance for any guidance.
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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 01:04 PM
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Replace them with stock moog sway bar links
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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 01:06 PM
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Awesome! Thanks for the quick reply.
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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 01:09 PM
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No problem! I just replaced mine not too long ago with the moog brand on my 6" lifted F150.
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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 10:53 PM
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What makes your stabilizer bar links shot? They look fine to me. Mine was missing an upper bushing on the left side, the right side was cracked. The left side lower (on the upper part) bushing fell apart when I pulled it off, the right side needed a razor to cut it off to make it easier to get out.

Also, did you seriously take a picture of a picture on your phone? You know you can use Imgur to upload that, then post it here by sharing it (desktop website creates the proper link)

This is what mine looked like on the left side:

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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ShirBlackspots
What makes your stabilizer bar links shot? They look fine to me. Mine was missing an upper bushing on the left side, the right side was cracked. The left side lower (on the upper part) bushing fell apart when I pulled it off, the right side needed a razor to cut it off to make it easier to get out.

Also, did you seriously take a picture of a picture on your phone? You know you can use Imgur to upload that, then post it here by sharing it (desktop website creates the proper link)

This is what mine looked like on the left side:
The bottom bushing in his photo looks cracked.
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Old Aug 8, 2019 | 03:08 AM
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It's not hard to replace them, I would do both sides when you do it!
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Old Aug 8, 2019 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ShirBlackspots
What makes your stabilizer bar links shot? They look fine to me. Mine was missing an upper bushing on the left side, the right side was cracked. The left side lower (on the upper part) bushing fell apart when I pulled it off, the right side needed a razor to cut it off to make it easier to get out.

Also, did you seriously take a picture of a picture on your phone? You know you can use Imgur to upload that, then post it here by sharing it (desktop website creates the proper link)

This is what mine looked like on the left side:
Thank you for the thoughtful reply. It was helpful on so many levels.
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